NFL insider believes Bengals might be one trade away from a Super Bowl run
· Yahoo Sports
NFL insider believes Bengals might be one trade away from a Super Bowl run originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Visit grenadier.co.za for more information.
The Cincinnati Bengals have been on fire since their Week 6 bye, as they're 3-0 since then, with massive wins where Joe Burrow and this offense have functioned at a very high level.
They've scored 35, 43, and 34 points since the bye, winning all three of those games. It's been an impressive run, but it's still only the regular season. The Bengals need to beat some of the top AFC teams in the playoffs if they want to make the Super Bowl again.
ESPN's NFL insider Dan Graziano believes that the Bengals might be just one more trade away from going on a Super Bowl run. While it might seem like an overreaction, Graziano believes that such a bold claim is not actually an overreaction.
Bengals are one trade away from a Super Bowl run, per ESPN insider
"The Bengals are one more big trade away from the Super Bowl," Graziano writes. "Verdict: Not an overreaction."
This Bengals team has really impressed these past three weeks, and with how Burrow looks like a clear MVP candidate, they might be just one more move away from seriously contending.
Cincinnati could be involved in the running back, linebacker, and safety markets this season. Graziano pointed out two safeties worth considering, although the Jacksonville Jaguars swiped one already by trading for Jessie Bates.
But if the Bengals want to upgrade their safety room, Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker is another realistic big trade target that could be the one move to take this team to the next level.
MORE: Jaguars reportedly acquiring Falcons' Pro Bowl safety in major trade
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun could be the major upgrade that could spark a Super Bowl run for Cincinnati. But the odds of a Baun and Baker trade aren't great.
However, the same can't be said about Jonathan Taylor. The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading him, and with Chase Brown and this running game being underwhelming, adding Taylor would make sense.
A big move for the Bengals would make sense after such a strong three-week stretch. "Think big, Bengals," Graziano writes. "It's all right there in front of you if you want it."
Will the Bengals actually make such a huge move? It remains to be seen if they're willing to splurge. But if there was ever a time to make such an all-in move, it would be now.
More NFL news:
- Mike Vrabel gives blunt assessment of Christian Gonzalez's struggles
- Why Chargers’ nightmarish winless streak might soon be over
- Browns coach answers whether Shedeur Sanders will get a chance to start again
- Eagles’ Braden Mann boots punt not seen in over 20 years
- Myles Garrett shows Rams why they traded for him in return vs. Commanders